Category: N

Disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.  

The embryonic tissue that gives rise to nerve tissue.  

A rehabilitation treatment approach for cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, and other central nervous system deficits that emphasizes the use of carefully considered handling to inhibit abnormal reflexes and movement patterns and facilitate higher level reactions and patterns in order to attain normal movement. This method was first promoted by Karel and Bertha Bobath (German physiotherapists).  

Cytoplasmic branched process of a nerve cell.  

A tumor formed of cells of nervous origin (usually ganglionic).  

Indicating an endocrine influence on nerves or the influence of nerves on endocrine tissue.  

Phenomenon occurring after a nerve is severed, where an outgrowth of axons meet to reestablish the nerve’s integrity.    

Inflammation of the choroid coat and optic nerve.  

Inflammation of choroid and retina combined with optic neuritis.  

Any method used to increase the function of a nerve, especially in managing pain. One example is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.